Venezuela’s economic crisis is deepening. Credit-rating agency Standard and Poor’s declared the country in default after it missed a $200 million-dollar payment. But the country’s leaders say they’re working on a fix.

The US Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal America’s Clean Power Plan. The plan was former President Obama’s signature policy to reduce carbon emissions, from coal-fired power plants, but some argue those plants are a lifeline for many communities.

Showing a generational divide, the ruling party’s youth league, aligned with the 52-year-old first lady, on Tuesday criticized the army commander’s comments, saying youth were “ready to die for Mugabe.”

The British government has decided to offer parliament a ‘take it or leave it’ vote on the final Brexit deal. A series of important debates begin, and will pave the way for the UK to leave the European Union.

The U.S. Attorney General faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill on a wide range of subjects, including interactions with Russian officials. It’s the latest testimony that could shed light onto alleged Russian interference in last year’s presidential race.

President Xi’s visit to Laos was the first in 11 years by a Chinese head of state. The two presidents oversaw the signing many agreements, focused on improving infrastructure, but also with a new emphasis on social welfare.

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